Fort Sumner/House will face off against the Melrose Buffaloes at 7:00 p.m. on Friday. Fort Sumner/House will come into the matchup with an undefeated record on the line.
Fort Sumner/House is on a roll after a high-stakes playoff matchup on Friday. They took their game with ease, bagging a 54-12 victory over Mesilla Valley Christian School. Fort Sumner/House might be getting used to big wins seeing as the team has won nine contests by 34 points or more this season.
A big part of Fort Sumner/House's win came down to the chemistry between Jordan Holland and his top target Jalen Shaw. Holland rushed for 101 yards and one score while Shaw rushed for 48 yards and three touchdowns. Holland also put in work on the defensive side of the ball, forcing one fumble, making 14 total tackles, and defending one pass. Tra'Von Bonds made the highlight reel by snagging an interception and taking it all the way to the house.
Fort Sumner/House was unstoppable on the ground and finished the game with 208 rushing yards. That's the most rushing yards they've posted since back in November of 2024.
Fort Sumner/House didn't go easy on the quarterback and picked off three passes before the game was over. It was truly a group effort as Bonds, Carlos De La Rosa, and Ashton Ward picked up one apiece. Bonds got in on the action too, converting a pick into a touchdown.
Meanwhile, Melrose faced Tatum in a battle between two of the state's top teams on Friday. The Buffaloes strolled past the Coyotes with points to spare, taking the game 32-14. The Buffaloes haven't had any issues with the Coyotes recently, as the game was their sixth consecutive victory against them.
Fort Sumner/House's record now sits at 10-0. As for Melrose, their record is now 10-2.
Fort Sumner/House was taken down by Melrose 50-14 when the teams last played back in November of 2023. Can Fort Sumner/House avenge their loss or is history doomed to repeat itself? We'll find out soon enough.
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